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Another word for explosion

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Noun

  1. A violent release of confined energy, usually accompanied by a loud sound and shock waves

    See also:

    explosion

  2. The act of emerging violently from limits or restraints

    See also:

    explosion

  3. A sudden sharp, explosive noise

    See also:

    sounds

  4. A sudden violent expression, as of emotion

    See also:

    explosion

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Another word for explosion

Noun

  1. The act of blowing up

  2. A loud noise

    See also:

    noise

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Sentence Examples

  • A second explosion threw him across the room.

  • In 1716 an explosion took place at the Moorfields.

  • Another explosion flung her to the ground.

  • Toby laughed and tossed Rhyn another pillow, delighted when he snatched it from midair and shredded it in an explosion of white feathers.

  • A massive explosion went off, shaking the ground beneath them.

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